20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB
"Provide, project, and sustain combat ready forces... any challenge, any time, any where."
Online Resources
McElveen
Library
400 Shaw Drive
library@20thfss.com
(803) 895-4518
Fax: (803) 895-3961
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. -5 p.m.
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Audio Book Library
Browse and download audio books, FREE!

Aviation Week & Space Technology
Comprehensive array of current news, data and business information covering commercial & Military aerospace, MRO, and homeland security. (linked through the AF Portal)

Country Watch
Provides country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 191 countries of the world.

CultureGrams
The aim of CultureGrams is to foster understanding and appreciation of the world's countries and people. It includes descriptions of the people, culture and the land of 180+ countries around the world.

Encyclopedia Britannica
English-language encyclopedia with over 120,000+ articles, an updated world atlas, thousands of images and videos, an online dictionary and thesaurus, 30,000+ articles from respected magazines and journals, news headlines, guides to the Web's best sites, and much more.

EBSCO HOST
EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center, EBSCO Research Databases, Points of View, International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Center, Kids Search (Middle School), Searchasaurus (Elementary School), Student Research Center (High School & Middle School).
Faulkner Security Management Practices
Covers the broad spectrum of IT and covering communications issues (linked through the AF Portal)

Gale Group
News and periodical articles on a wide range of subjects including biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses. Millions of full-text articles, many with images updated daily. Includes special k-12 databases.

Jane's Information On-Line
Research topics such as transportation, weapons, geopolitical information, and defense equipment.
Products include the Market Intelligence Library, Jane's Defense Magazine Library, and military biographies.
Image libraries include air launched weapons, aircraft, land systems and warships.

MANGO
Languages
Log in to Mango Languages
- Online Language
Tutor.
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MERIN (Military Education Research Library Network)
Contains Various research links: About the AF Portal, Knowledge Areas, Libraries, News Services, Policies & Procedures, Publications, Reference Center. (linked through the AF Portal)

Military One Source
Online articles, worksheets and suggested reading lists. Education materials including booklets, CDs, and audiotapes. Locators for summer camp, child care, etc. Interactive tools and much more!

Military Periscope
Provides easily navigated databases covering military equipment, national military astonishments, terrorist organizations and peacekeeping missions worldwide. (linked through the AF Portal)

Net Library
ACC QoLNet eBook Collection
NewsBank
National and international news, magazine articles and government documents covering economics, the environment, sports, health, science, military, politics, culture, business, and technology.

Peterson's Online
Content to help you find the right educational program, prepare for an important exam, and plan your career.

Press Display
Delivers over 500 newspapers from 70+ countries in 37 languages. These newspapers appear on your screen exactly as they appear on the news stand, many providing instant translation and audio.

Rosetta Stone
Your key to language learning success. Twenty six languages offered, this resource is to be used for language mission requirements and is for active duty members only. (ask us for an account)

Safari Books
An online e-reference resource for technology and business professionals.

SIRS Knowledge Source
A general reference database with thousands of full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, business, political and global issues.

Stratfor
A risk analysis tool and news service focusing on geopolitical and business intelligence. (Linked through the AF Portal)

TUTOR.com
http://www.tutor.com/airforce
Who's Eligible: Active Duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard( on
active duty in a deployed status), DoD Civilians ( in deployed status) and
All dependents -contact library ask for account.
Other valuable resources:
http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com
Sumter County Library: browse their online catalog, find discussion boards, library blog, hours of operation and more on the Sumter County Library web site.
AF Crossroads:readily available tools to assist you in obtaining information on both Air Force and private sector resources.